Tag: Nafdac
NAFDAC introduces new technology to combat counterfeit medical products
Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Adeyeye, represented by Mr Bitrus Fraden, NAFDAC’s Director of Post-Marketing Surveillance, said GreenBook serves as…
NAFDAC warns against use of calcium carbide for ripening fruits
Lawal urged fruit dealers and sellers to stop the dangerous practice, which he said posed serious risks to public health.
‘We can’t prioritise trade over human lives,’ NAFDAC tackles Peter Obi
Adeyeye stressed that NAFDAC supports trade and has a dedicated trade and international relations office, but not at the expense…
Clampdown on fake drugs: NAFDAC says over 11,000 shops sealed, 40 arrested so far
We have closed over 4,000 shops in Onitsha, 3,027 shops in Lagos and 4,000 shops in Aba since we commenced…
NAFDAC busts drug syndicate, uncovers ₦5 million in shocking raid
NAFDAC said further deepening the investigation, operatives discovered traces of Methamphetamine, popularly known as mkpuru mmiri, both within the shop…
Drug Market Closure: LP Reps commend NAFDAC, caution against hurting innocent traders
NAFDAC recently sealed medicine markets in Idumota, Lagos state , Ariaria, in Aba, Abia state and Onitsha, in Anambra state.
Obi faults ‘total’ closure of Onitsha head bridge market over fake drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC had shut the markets and other open drug markets…
NAFDAC evacuates 140 tonnes of expired drugs in Aba
He noted that recent discoveries of expired products being re-labelled and sent to markets has renewed the urgent call for…
NAFDAC takes over Ariaria market for ‘shop to shop search’ after mind-boggling discoveries
What we have seen here is mind-boggling," Omoyeni Babatunde, the NAFDAC Deputy Director in charge of Enforcement and Federal Task…
NAFDAC recommends stiffer penalties for fake drug peddlers
Adeyeye also said that the agency was struggling with limited number of staffers and resources, stressing that “the agency only…
NAFDAC wipes out N4.7bn worth of fake, expired products in massive crackdown
The destroyed items included substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome processed food and food additives, unsafe cosmetics, and expired NAFDAC-regulated…
NAFDAC shuts notorious fake wine production hub, Aba Cemetery market, for clean-up
In the statement issued in Abuja, the NAFDAC boss said the shit down of the market was a decisive move…
NAFDAC goes tough, destroys N1.37bn substandard products in Abuja
She stated, “We also have food products such as cookies, vegetable oil, non-alcoholic beverages, and items from supermarkets with labeling…
NAFDAC sounds alarm: 14.3 million Nigerians trapped in Drug Abuse
By Precious Akutamadu The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,…
Expired drugs: NAFDAC seals Abuja pharmacy
“NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant when purchasing regulated products and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”